Our white blouses have always been some of our best-sellers, and it's not hard to see why. Soft, versatile and, above all, stylish, they're perfect for anything from casual spring outings to sunny days at work. A good blouse isn't hard to find. So, what makes ours special? We spoke to our Head of Buying, Jane Reik, to get some insight.
Whether you need a quick and simple way to elevate your smart casual attire, or you're looking for something lightweight yet sophisticated to wear to work during the spring summer seasons, every woman needs a crisp white blouse in their wardrobe.
“A white blouse can be styled in so many different ways,” Jane explains, “We’re still dressing smart casual but there are more end uses now and white is such a good colour for a refresh.”
The greatest thing about white blouses is that they can be styled to suit any occasion and any type of weather.
“White blouses take you through the season. That’s why they’ve become essential to a springtime wardrobe. You can wear them under a jumper in the winter, and put a light jacket over them in the summer.”
We have lots of boho and vintage style jackets available. So, whatever the weather, it's super easy to find a layer for your white blouse that’ll showcase your unique sense of style.
Like everything we do at Joe Browns, we give our tops, tunics, and blouses little points of difference to help them stand out from the rest.
“It shows when it's Joes!” Jane stated, when I asked her what she thought made our white blouses different, “It’s the detail that makes us stand out. It’s the button detail, the lace trim, and the pintucks- the finishing touches.
Also, we don’t just have one style, we’ve got a lot of different designs to choose from.”
Here you can see the delicate lace detail and ruched sleeves on our Prettiest Pintuck Cotton Blouse. Each one of our spring summer blouses has special details like this that set them apart.
Our classic white blouses have always been best-sellers, but we knew they needed an upgrade for the spring summer collection. After all, as Jane says, “your white blouses always need a refresh.”
It all started with our greatest inspiration, you.
“We saw what styles the customer was loving, and we wanted to offer more.” She said, “It started with looking at the shapes and trims she likes. Then, we thought about all the different kinds of events she could wear it to, throughout the season.”
When we asked what inspired her during the design of our new collection white blouses, Jane told us, “We started to get really excited about the new designs and fabrics we found on our travels. We wanted the blouses to stand out on their own, and we imagined all the ways she could wear them with our denim styles or how she might accessorise with our scarves.”
Jane explained that the white blouses were made with denim in mind and, with our range of new denim styles, the possibilies are endless!
Denim jeans are a spring staple. Ours have been adorned with embroidered florals that'll stand out beautifully against your white blouse. And, when the weather gets warmer, you can swap them out for an equally pretty embroidered skirt.
When its a sunny day, but you still need a light layer, a denim jacket is the perfect choice. Designed for both comfort and style, our stretch denim jackets have little embellishments, such as sequins and embroidery, that'll enhance your white blouse look even more.
White blouses and denim are a timeless look you can revisit all year around.
One of our absolute favourite pieces from the new Spring Summer collection is the Summer Meadows Longline Blouse. Crisp and lightweight, it's adorned with a beautiful floral print that'll add a splash of colour to any spring outfit. Pair it with some flattering denim jeans, and you'll have a spring summer look that's totally unique.
We asked Jane about her favourite Joe Browns white blouse and this is what she had to say, “I love the Laura Linen Blend Blouse! It’s relaxed and casual, so it looks amazing with denim. All the fabrics we used are so soft and breathable, so you can wear it from winter to summer.”
Now you know the story behind our remarkable white blouses, it's time to style your own!
Shop our Whites with Wow to find your perfect blouse for the spring, then pair it with your favourite trousers, jacket, and accessories. Don't forget to help us celebrate the difference by sharing your standout styles on Instagram and Facebook!
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